In the context of calf health, do you understand what the term BRD refers to?

[Chris F]

I have been reading through old threads on TFF and only found a few of mentions of BRD (but mostly by international members) and my direct farming experience is not in this area!

Is it a widely understood term in the context of calf health in the UK?

 

[Princess Pooper]

Most farmers would use the term 'calf pneumonia' as a generic term, covering several respiratory diseases/conditions. Vets and other animal health professionals would use the term BRD.

 

[Chris F]

Most farmers would use the term 'calf pneumonia' as a generic term, covering several respiratory diseases/conditions. Vets and other animal health professionals would use the term BRD.

Thanks, that's really useful. I can see there are 300+ mentions of pneumonia recently vs a handful for BRD. So what you say makes sense now.

 

[matthew]

Bovine Respiratory Disease - at a guess..

 

[Punch]

Didn’t know until I read this! However like many farmers I have known about Pneumonia since I was a lad.
One of the reasons we stopped calf rearing was the sheds weren’t ventilated well enough And it was a constant issue!

 

[JasperRogers]

I have been reading through old threads on TFF and only found a few of mentions of BRD (but mostly by international members) and my direct farming experience is not in this area!

Is it a widely understood term in the context of calf health in the UK?

BRD, or Bovine Respiratory Disease, might not be as widely recognized by that specific acronym in the context of calf health in the UK, especially among those who are not directly involved in the veterinary or farming sectors. While it is a common term internationally and well-known in the veterinary community, farmers in the UK might refer to it simply as respiratory disease or pneumonia in calves. If you're communicating with a broader audience or individuals who might not be familiar with veterinary jargon, it might be helpful to clarify the term by using both the acronym and a brief description, such as "BRD (Bovine Respiratory Disease)."

 

[JasperRogers]

BRD, or Bovine Respiratory Disease, might not be as widely recognized by that specific acronym in the context of calf health in the UK, especially among those who are not directly involved in the veterinary or farming sectors. For those looking for a different kind of thrill, you might also want to check https://luckytigercasino.bet/ .While it is a common term internationally and well-known in the veterinary community, farmers in the UK might refer to it simply as respiratory disease or pneumonia in calves. If you're communicating with a broader audience or individuals who might not be familiar with veterinary jargon, it might be helpful to clarify the term by using both the acronym and a brief description, such as "BRD (Bovine Respiratory Disease)."

BRD, or Bovine Respiratory Disease, might not be as widely recognized by that specific acronym in the context of calf health in the UK, especially among those who are not directly involved in the veterinary or farming sectors.

 

[AdyShaw1970]

Bovine Respiratory Disease, but I would use Calf Pneumonia instead